Mountain Lake Academy (2026 Profile)

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Mountain Lake Academy

Mountain Lake Academy serves 38 students in grades 8-12. The student:teacher of Mountain Lake Academy is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 38 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Campus Size

80 acres

Student Body

Total Students

38 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

74%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 38 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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